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The Light Keeper

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Shmuel is eager to help support his poor family, but no one in his shtetl is interested in hiring a ten-year-old boy. One day, the village installs new electric lamps, bringing light to their square and dazzling away the dark. Until a lamp breaks during a storm--and Shmuel is the only one who can fix it. Will Shmuel be able to conquer his fear of heights and bring light back to his town? A gentle tale of bravery, empowerment and community, and the thrill of transformation.

About the Author :
Sheila Baslaw began writing after a career in social work. Intrigued by her parents' stories of childhood in a shtetl, she based Shmuel on her father's life as a Jewish child in Russia in the early 1900s. Sheila, in her nineties, lives in Ottawa.

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"Fascinated by the new technology, Shmuel befriends the workers, soaking up information like only a child can, until one day he gets his chance to be the village hero as the only one who knows what to do when a light burns out.... Toronto artist Alice Priestley brought the story to life with her illustrations."-- "Ottawa Citizen" "In a gentle story that illuminates shtetl life over 100 years ago, a ten-year-old boy overcomes his fear of heights to help his family....Shmuel's desire to help his family is palpable, as is his intense fear. His pride of accomplishment is well-earned. Libraries serving Jewish communities should consider this for its historical aspects and for Shmuel's determination, as should any library needing books depicting children confronting and overcoming phobias." -- "AJL News and Reviews" "This sto-ry is set in a shtetl in Europe, but its themes -- brav-ery, over-com-ing fears, fam-i-ly respon-si-bil-i-ty, and the impor-tance of com-mu-ni-ty -- are universal....Atmos-pher-ic illus-tra-tions with deep col-ors as well as earth tones accom-pa-ny the text and add depth to a fine read-ing expe-ri-ence." -- "Jewish Book Council" "The art is warm and exudes a sense of comfort and wholesomeness....A welcome tale about persistence and optimism in the face of hardship." -- "School Library Journal" "The telling is smooth, reads well aloud, and focuses the narrative on Shmuel's overcoming his fear of heights so that he can perform his new job. Priestley's digital art privileges sepia tones that help to anchor the story within its time frame....Many spreads are dark, emphasizing candlelight's ineffectiveness as a source of illumination. The Light Keeper makes a good choice for history or invention units. Highly Recommended." -- "CM Reviews" "The Light Keeper shows the impact of innovation and resourcefulness in a community and how communities can come together in support of one another....a wonderful story to share resilience and to show young readers how they could make an impact on their communities in big and small ways." -- "Storytime With Stephanie" "This gentle story of perseverance and kindness is a cozy read. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations, The Light Keeper would be a great addition to any family, school, or library bookshelf." -- "Historical Novel Society" "Baslaw's storytelling draws from a rich wellspring of life experience, including her 35-year-long career in social work and her father's tales of life as a Jewish child in early 1900s Russia.... The Light Keeper is a huge accomplishment." -- "Ottawa Life Magazine" "This inspiring story, based on an incident in the family history of co-author Sheila Baslaw, offers a unique view of a small, Jewish, East European town--a shtetl. Though the book draws on the typical motifs of poverty and hard work, it also offers a telling glimpse of modernity, thereby avoiding a portrait of the shtetl as a static place bound only by tradition...Priestley's gentle illustrations evoke both the traditional shtetl lifestyle and the wonders of electric light. A luminous tale!" -- "Booklist"


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781772603880
  • Publisher: Second Story Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Second Story Press
  • Height: 284 mm
  • No of Pages: 32
  • Spine Width: 10 mm
  • Width: 218 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1772603880
  • Publisher Date: 01 Oct 2024
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 454 gr


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